Molinia arundinacea Karl Foerster

Molinia arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' was named in honour of the legendary German nurseryman who revolutionized the use of ornamental grasses and this towering perennial is highly prized by professional landscape architects. It forms a neat, compact basal mound of rich green leaves from which exceptionally tall, wire-thin stems shoot straight up into the air, remaining perfectly stable without flopping or breaking under heavy wind.The true magic of 'Karl Foerster' lies in its delicate, airy panicles. Because the towering flower stems are so fine, they create a unique "veil" or see-through effect in the garden. This allows you to plant it in the middle of a border to filter the afternoon sun or catch the wind without completely blocking the plants situated behind it. As temperatures cool through September, the entire specimen transitions into a breathtaking golden silhouette. It adds rich structural value right through the autumn months before completely collapsing under heavy winter freezes, signaling it is time to be clipped back to the base in early spring. Prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soils; thrives exceptionally well in wet peaty soils, loam, or damp clay. While it prefers moisture it will also tolerate average garden soil.